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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394.97, 81,967.10 and 32,537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394.97, 81,967.10 and 32,537.47 is: 44,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394.97 : 81,967.10 = 32,537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394.97/81,967.10 = 32,537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394.97x = 81,967.10 × 32,537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394.97x = 2,667,001,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,001,894.55/59,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,902.82

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